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Figure 7.11 Overview of the causes of endocrine
disorders.Figure 7.12 Structure of the pituitary gland, with
the secreted hormones indicated.StimulusEndocrine
glandHormone
synthesisStorageReleaseHormonee.g. lung
tumorEctopic sourceTarget cellInactivation siteExcretory sitee.g. livere.g. kidneyAntibodies
against glandBiochemical and
physiological effectsAbnormal
stimulusDefective
synthesisDefective
interactions with
target cellsInappropriate
feedback
controlDefective inactivation
and/or excretionDefective
releaseSSSSSS
SS
SSSSOxytocin
ADHPosterior
pituitary glandAnterior
pituitary glandArteryTSH
ACTH
FSH
LH
Prolactin
GHStalk